Our family loves camping! Not only is it a super frugal way to go on a trip together, life feels a little slower and more adventurous while we are out in the woods. Food is also an important part of camping, and I love trying new recipes that we can cook over the fire. Today […]
Living in the South, when summer comes, I’m not in the mood for meat and potatoes. Breakfast is fruit or smoothies, dinner is something on the grill, and for lunch I love a good salad. Not only can I take advantage of fresh garden produce that we’ve got in our vegetable garden, but I can […]
Summer is here, and no matter where you live, warm weather has probably brought mosquitoes to your door. Even if you avoid having the kinds of things in your yard that attract them (like standing water), sometimes there’s not much you can do. I’ve rounded up a list of the 7 best mosquito control products […]
They have been around for a while, but Turkish towels seem to be all over the place. The most popular kind is the name brand Sand Cloud beach towel. Their towels come in a variety of sizes and colors and seem to be trying to get the corner on the market. These towels are cool […]
I hear often from readers who say they don’t want to spend time looking for coupons and watching sale cycles. I understand what they’re saying (even though I still think couponing is the best way to save money on groceries!), we all want the fastest solution to every problem. For the folks that don’t want […]
Summer is here, and if you are headed to the beach, you may want an option to stay safe in the sun. Sunscreen is of course non-negotiable and lets you enjoy being out in the sun, but if you want a break from the heat, a beach tent is a great option. It’s also helpful […]
Our family loves camping, and one of the best parts about it is cooking around the campfire. We especially love making yummy desserts and treats for after we eat. These may not seem so fancy eating in your kitchen, but there’s just something about eating them outside around a fire. I confess I don’t like […]
Yeti coolers are all the rage, and for good reason–they are very high quality and will keep your food cold for days. However, there are other good knockoffs that are much cheaper and that will do the job almost as well. Here are all the best Yeti cooler dupes you can order online and still […]
If you’re headed to the ocean this summer, you’re likely planning to take a lot of stuff with you: coolers, tents, chairs, and toys. The best way to transport all the stuff from your car to the beach and back is a big beach wagon. There are a number of them on the market at […]
